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The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the five-year extension for star linebacker Fred Warner. News of the deal was first reported yesterday. The $95.225 million contract could keep the All-Pro defender with San Francisco through the 2026 season. "We're extremely excited to have completed a long-term contract extension with Fred prior to the start of training camp," general manager John Lynch said via a statement. "Fred brings the type of leadership and energy every day that our defense and team feeds off. He earned this extension through hard work, discipline, and the professional way he goes about his business. We look forward to watching him continue to play at an

Fred Warner has been paid, and the All-Pro linebacker is excited to get back to work. The San Francisco 49ers report to training camp next week and will hold their first practice on Wednesday, July 28. A historic number of injuries derailed the Niners' 2020 campaign, and the team finished with just six wins. In addition, the defense lost its coordinator, Robert Saleh, who left to become the head coach of the New York Jets. DeMeco Ryans, Warner's former position coach, replaces Saleh. While some wonder what this might mean in the immediate future for the defense's production, the star linebacker expects a smooth transition to Ryans. RELATED:

Training camp is about to kick off and the San Francisco 49ers will hold four consecutive days of practice starting on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will open the week by speaking to reporters on Tuesday, followed by select players. Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are also scheduled to speak during the week. The 49ers will make the press conferences available at 49ers.com, and on the team's official mobile app and YouTube page. Below

With training camp starting this week, it's time to recap the San Francisco 49ers' 2021 offseason. Below is a rundown of the team's offseason roster moves, including draft picks, signings, re-signings, and departures. Salary Cap Space $17,694,845, per OverTheCap.com Draft Picks Round 1, Pick 3: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State Round 2, Pick 48: OG Aaron Banks, Notre Dame Round 3, Pick 88: RB Trey Sermon, Ohio State Round 3, Pick 102: CB Ambry Thomas, Michigan Round 5, Pick 155: OT Jaylon Moore, Western Michigan Round 5, Pick 172: CB Deommodore Lenoir, Oregon Round 5, Pick 180: S Talanoa Hufanga, USC Round 6, Pick 194: RB Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana Undrafted Free Agents